Test Devices let you register specific devices so you can send notifications to them during development and testing — without affecting your real users.
Adding a Test Device
1
Get the device FCM token
Retrieve the FCM registration token from the device you want to register. This is typically done by logging the token from your app's FCM initialization code.
2
Open Test Devices
Navigate to Messaging → Test Devices and click + Add Device.
3
Enter device details
- Name — a friendly name (e.g.,
Luis's iPhone,Android Test Device) - Token — paste the FCM registration token
4
Save
Click Save. The device is now available as a target in Campaigns.
Sending a Test Notification
When creating a campaign, select Test Device as the target and choose your registered device. Click Send to deliver the notification immediately.
Managing Test Devices
- Click the edit icon to update a device's name or token
- Click the delete icon to remove a device
Note:
FCM tokens can change when a user reinstalls your app or clears app data. Update the token in Firepanel if a test device stops receiving notifications.